SEN Teaching Assistant - Gillingham
Main Pay scale – Full-time – Easter Start

Supply Desk is currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant looking to take on the responsibility of working 1:1 with a pupil with ASD in Y4 after Easter. The child has an EHCP in place and behaviours and triggers are non-existent. This is a full-time role and would be ongoing.

The School
They aim to create a Christ-centred community where prayer and worship are a natural part of life and each member is valued, cared for and helped to develop as an individual. Their School community reaches out in partnership to parents and parish. They aim to build positive relationships, encouraging a sense of self-respect, respect for others and for all life, which is reflected in their conduct.

Through praise and celebration, they aim to build an environment where self-esteem can flourish, where pupils can learn self-reliance and independence, and the skills for independent learning. They aim to help pupils develop as healthy, knowledgeable, responsible and compassionate citizens.

In addition to formal studies, they aim to integrate our Religious Education into the curriculum so that knowledge, concepts and skills are set in the context of faith, and faith becomes a way of life. In curriculum studies, they are committed to high standards, encouraging individual excellence by supporting each person to achieve their best.


Benefits of working with Supply Desk
• Dedicated team of experienced Consultants, all committed to ensuring excellent service and communication
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing CPD courses offered
• Termly networking events

The Role
• Working as a Teaching Assistant, 1:1 with a pupil with ASD
• Assisting the class teacher with the students tailored working materials
• Taking the lead on supporting and building a positive relationship with the child
• Attending staff meetings

The Ideal Candidate
• Previous experience working as either a Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant, would be highly desirable
• Experience working with children with SEN, including ASD would be highly desirable
• Must be DBS checked (Enhanced DBS preferable)

Please call Drew on 01227 450 995 or email at drew.cunningham@supplydesk.co.uk today to find out more about this role and the other long term supply opportunities available. For a full list of our current vacancies visit www.supplydesk.co.uk
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
Supply Desk is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
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